The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ may soon get a new color variant. The folks at XDA Developers have discovered a 3D render of a ‘Deep Blue’ Galaxy Buds+ in version 1.7.47-22 of Samsung’s SmartThings app.
The ‘Deep Blue’ moniker is also mentioned in the app, suggesting that the company is already working on the new color variant of the earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds+ were initially launched in Cosmic Black, Cloud Blue, and white colors back in February.
Last month, Samsung introduced the buds in two new colors: pink and red, taking the total to five. Their availability may vary from market to market though, with the company limiting some color variants to certain markets.
Samsung also has a special edition Galaxy Buds+: the Thom Browne Edition. This package includes a Galaxy Z Flip with leather covers, a pair of Galaxy Buds+, and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in a special paint job.
Samsung working on Deep Blue Galaxy Buds+
Now, Samsung appears to be gearing up to add a sixth color option for the Galaxy Buds+. This time, it’s a much darker blue color than the one already available.
However, the 3D video renders available in the Samsung SmartThings app likely only show the tentative shade. The actual color of the product may slightly differ from what you can see in the images below.
Design-wise, it’s the same Galaxy Buds+ that launched with the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Z Flip earlier in February. So expect only a new paint job.
You’re still getting AKG-tuned audio, up to 22 hours of playback time, and much more at $149.99, though.
The Galaxy Buds+ feature 2-way dynamic speakers (1 woofer + 1 tweeter) for better sound. Each bud also has three microphones. The Buds+ further come with Spotify integration, meaning a single tap can get you your favorite tracks on the streaming app.
It’s unclear when the company plans to launch the new Deep Blue Galaxy Buds+. While this appearance in the SmartThings app doesn’t guarantee that the Deep Blue Galaxy Buds+ will see the light of day, it’s quite likely that they will, at least in select markets. Samsung might quietly release them in some markets in the near future.
Samsung is already working on the next generation of its truly wireless earbuds. The buds, which are likely to be called Galaxy BudsX, are being developed with codename “Bean” and model number SM-R180. These buds are expected to launch in August, alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Fold 2.